Portugal Tourism News
Hyatt Regency Lisbon expected to open in 2020
Hyatt Hotels has entered into a franchise and related agreements with Realtejo - Hotelaria e Turismo to develop the first Hyatt branded hotel in Portugal: Hyatt Regency Lisbon.
WTTC figures highlight importance of tourism to Portugal
Growth in the Portuguese tourism sector was among the fastest in Europe last year, with travel now accounting for €1 in every €5 spent in the country.
Breaking Travel News investigates: Corinthia Hotel, Lisbon
Taking the title of World’s Leading City Hotel earlier this month at the World Travel Awards Grand Final, Corinthia Hotel, Lisbon, is one of the jewels in the Portuguese capital’s tourism crown. Here Breaking Travel News editor Chris O’Toole calls in for the night to find out more
Luis Arnaut and Miguel Gaspar, Lisbon
Luis Arnaut, vice president of Turismo de Lisboa, and Miguel Gaspar, deputy mayor of Lisbon, speak to Breaking Travel News as the Portuguese capital is honoured with the title of World’s Leading City Break Destination at the World Travel Awards Grand Final.
Margarida Maria de Sousa Correia Belém, mayor, Arouca Municipality
As Passadiços do Paiva (Arouca UNESCO Global Geopark) in Portugal claims the title of World’s Leading Adventure Tourist Attraction at the World Travel Awards, Margarida Maria de Sousa Correia Belém, mayor of the Arouca Municipality, speaks to Breaking Travel News about the honour.
World Travel Awards reveals global winners in Lisbon, Portugal
The elite of the travel industry gathered for the World Travel Awards Grand Final Gala Ceremony 2018 at the historic Pátio da Galé to find out who among them had been crowned the finest in the world.
Breaking Travel News investigates: Portugal
Portugal has seen a large rise in tourism numbers over the last five years. It has long summers, plenty of historical sites and is one of the cheapest countries in Europe. Here we find out more
Longevity Health & Wellness Hotel to open in Portugal next spring
This state-of-the-art wellness centre is the first of its kind embracing modern integrative and regenerative medicine with the most advanced wellness and preventative diagnostics, therapies and programmes.
Yotel Porto to open next year in Portugal
The hotel will be located on Rua de Gonçalo Cristóvão, in the heart of the traditional centre of Porto, adjacent to the city’s business district, Rua de Santa Catarina.
Lisbon to welcome World Travel Awards Grand Final 2018
Portuguese capital Lisbon is reinforcing its standing as a world-class tourism destination as it steps up to host the most important night of the year for the global travel industry.
Breaking Travel News investigates: Three reasons why Portugal is the world’s best golf destination
Over the last 25 years, Jordan Fuller has helped countless golfers improve their game. Here he talks Breaking Travel News through the allure of Portugal after the country was honoured by the World Golf Awards
Gary Player leads winners at World Golf Awards
Golfing legend, Gary Player, was voted Golf Course Designer of the Year at the fifth annual World Golf Awards. The South African icon scooped top honours at golf tourism’s event of the year, which was hosted at La Manga Club, Spain.